Monthly Group Lessons
Each month we offer 4-week lesson series’ for a variety of skill levels
When
Thursdays
6:30pm – 7:30pm
or
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Depends on which class you sign up for
Where
McGowan Hall
1305 N. Delaware St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
How Much
$60 Non-members
$50 Members (become a member)
Student rates also available
Price includes admission to the dance afterward.
Prices increase $5 on the first day of the lesson series
Learn About Our Lesson Options
Level 1: Learn to Swing Dance! Lindy Hop Basics
Learn some of the essential partnered steps, moves, and rhythms of the swing era, and have fun doing it!
No experience or partnered required – come ready to learn, meet new people, and have a blast.
Level 2: Moves Every Lindy Hopper Should Know
It’s time to level up! Learn new rhythms and iconic Lindy Hop shapes that will help you look and feel like the jazz dancer you always wanted to be.
Prerequisites: Level 1
Taken classes prior to 2025 and want to jump in? We’d like you to be solid on: quick steps (on every beat), slow steps (ever other beat), closed and open positions, inside turns, send outs, familiarity with walking in side by side.
Level 3: Swingout in Style
Learn the staple Lindy Hop move “the swingout”, some classic stylings to dress it up, and begin to develop your own person style and flair on top of it all.
Prerequisites: Levels 1&2
Taken classes prior to 2025 and want to jump in? We’d like you to be solid on: everything from the level 1 prereqs, triple steps, tuck turns (6 count from close & open positions, 8 count from closed), cross hand, promenades, Lindy circles.
Level 3: Charleston
Learn the basics of the iconic dance that predates Lindy Hop, but blends with it oh so well (it’s almost like they are related or something!). Charleston is a great option for mixing into your dancing during more up-tempo songs and is a ton of fun.
Prerequisites: Levels 1&2
Taken classes prior to 2025 and want to jump in? We’d like you to be solid on: everything from the level 1 prereqs, triple steps, tuck turns (6 count from close & open positions, 8 count from closed), cross hand, promenades, Lindy circles.
Level 3: Swingouts and Beyond
Learn the staple Lindy Hop move “the swingout”, some classic variations of the move, and other Lindy Hop essentials we know you’ll love.
Prerequisites: Levels 1&2
Taken classes prior to 2025 and want to jump in? We’d like you to be solid on: everything from the level 1 prereqs, triple steps, tuck turns (6 count from close & open positions, 8 count from closed), cross hand, promenades, Lindy circles.
Level 4: Technique Deep Dive
Time to dive even deeper into the “why” and “how” behind moves you already know to make them feel and look even better. We’ll also tack on a few new moves to help further develop your lead/follow skills and help jump start you technical growth.
Prerequisites: Levels 1-3
Taken classes prior to 2025 and want to jump in? We’d like you to be solid on: level 1&2 prereqs, swingouts, swivels, switches, scoots, points.
Level 4: Intermediate Charleston
Take your Charleston to the next level by learning fancy new moves like tandem Charleston, airplane Charleston, sailor kicks, and more!
Prerequisites: Levels 1-3
Taken classes prior to 2025 and want to jump in? We’d like you to be solid on: level 1&2 prereqs, side by side Charleston, repeater kicks (in place), traveling kick steps, kick aways, hand to hand, kick ups.
Level 4: Lindy Hop Classics
Classic moves and iconic variations – this month’s got them all! You’ll learn ways to spice up your swingouts with more individual stylings and learn staple Lindy Hop vocab like the Texas Tommy.
Prerequisites: Levels 1-3
Taken classes prior to 2025 and want to jump in? We’d like you to be solid on: level 1&2 prereqs, swingouts, swivels, switches, scoots, points.
Level 4: Solo Jazz Vocab
You’ve learned to have a great time dancing with a partner, but did you know that learning some classic solo jazz dance vocabulary can not only make you a better partner dancer (yep, we said it!) but it can help you have even MORE dances at the socials? If you’ve been looking for a way to take your dancing to the next level by working on your own personal movement, this is YOUR CLASS!
Prerequisites: Levels 1-3
Taken classes prior to 2025 and want to jump in? We’d like you to be solid on: level 1&2 prereqs, swingouts.
Taken classes with us prior to 2025 and not sure where you fit in, even after reading through the class descriptions/prereqs? Reach out to us at info@naptownstomp.org! We’ll help you find the best fit.
NOTE: To help everyone find their best fit in each class, instructors reserve the right to move students to a different class that might be a better fit for where they are in their dance journey.